PSG are prepared to dig their heels in and keep Mbappe for another season, according to RMC Sport journalist Riolo, despite the France striker informing the club he does not want to sign a new deal. While he has been linked with a €200 million (£171 million/$216 million) move to Real Madrid, this latest report claims that PSG’s ownership is prepared to forbid manager Luis Enrique from playing Mbappe if he does not chKylian Mbappeange his current contractual stance.
In an interaction with RMC Sport, Riolo said, “I can tell you something tonight. Mbappe will be at PSG next season. Even if they see this through to the end and bench him, Mbappe stays at PSG. He is ready to accept this situation.”
He added, “Any team can win without Mbappe. But Luis Enrique will be told he has Mbappe in his squad but that he can’t field him. This is the scenario we are currently being offered.“
Mbappe became a global star at PSG, scoring 212 goals and providing 98 assists in 260 matches. Benching him would definitely cause a great uproar, but it seems that the 24-year-old is willing to accept the terms in order to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer.